Mizuho Securities Summer Analyst Internship

Mizuho's Investment Banking Summer Analyst program runs 10 weeks from June to August, pays approximately $1,850 per week (around $96,000 annualized) with a $3,000 housing stipend, and converts roughly 65-70% of interns to full-time offers. The US program brings in approximately 15-25 interns, with placements across investment banking, leveraged finance, and capital markets desks, and includes a structured training component before interns contribute to live transactions. The program distinguishes itself through exposure to Mizuho's leveraged lending franchise, one of the largest in the US market. Interns gain hands-on experience with credit analysis, loan syndication, and the mechanics of financing large sponsor-backed acquisitions. Cross-border deal exposure is another differentiator: interns may work on transactions involving Japanese companies acquiring US targets or vice versa, gaining unique perspective on international deal-making. Following its December 2023 acquisition of Greenhill, the firm now operates as Mizuho | Greenhill, expanding its advisory reach. The bank's culture during the internship is professional and supportive, with mentorship programs and regular feedback sessions. Mizuho favors candidates who demonstrate analytical precision and genuine interest in the bank's lending and advisory platform. Recruiting follows the standard US banking timeline, with applications in late summer and interviews through the fall. Mizuho recruits from a mix of target and semi-target schools, with particular interest in candidates who have Japanese language skills, cross-cultural experience, or demonstrated interest in cross-border finance. Networking with Mizuho professionals through school events and informational interviews is recommended and generally well-received.